NGO Services

FCRA
Registration

Receive foreign funds legally with FCRA Registration. Mandatory for NGOs and associations receiving donations from foreign sources, governed by FCRA 2010.

3 Years Track Record Needed
5 Year Validity
MHA Approval
Overview

What is FCRA Registration?

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 regulates the acceptance of foreign contributions by associations, organizations, and individuals in India. It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India.

Any NGO, Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company wishing to receive donations from foreign individuals, organizations, governments, or international bodies must obtain FCRA registration or prior permission from MHA. Receiving foreign contributions without FCRA registration is a criminal offence.

NGOs with FCRA registration must maintain a separate designated FCRA bank account at SBI's Main Branch in New Delhi. All foreign contributions must first be credited to this account before being transferred to operational accounts. Annual FCRA returns must be filed online within 9 months of the financial year end.

Legal Foreign Donations

Receive donations from foreign individuals, companies and governments legally

Donor Confidence

Foreign donors trust FCRA-registered organizations for compliant fund utilization

MNC CSR Funds

Receive CSR contributions from multinational companies operating in India

International Grants

Access international foundations, embassies and bilateral aid programs

Why Register

Benefits of FCRA Registration

Legal Receipt of Foreign Donations

Legally receive foreign contributions from individuals, companies, foundations, embassies and international bodies.

Donor Confidence

FCRA registration signals regulatory compliance and gives international donors confidence in the organization's credibility.

CSR from Multinationals

Multinational companies (MNCs) require FCRA registration before channelling CSR funds to Indian NGOs.

International Grants

Access international foundations, bilateral aid programs, and embassy grants that require FCRA compliance.

FCRA Bank Account at SBI

Designated FCRA account at SBI Main Branch New Delhi ensures transparent and trackable foreign fund flows.

Scale Your Impact

With FCRA, your NGO can access larger budgets from international sources to scale programs across India.

Requirements

Documents Required

Organization Documents

  • Registration certificate (Trust/Society/Section 8)
  • 12A Certificate from Income Tax
  • 3 years audited accounts/financial statements
  • Annual activity reports (last 3 years)
  • Details of activities and beneficiaries
  • Letter from foreign donor committing contribution

Bank & Key Persons

  • FCRA bank account at SBI Main Branch New Delhi
  • Cancelled cheque of FCRA account
  • Aadhaar and PAN of chief functionary
  • List of trustees/directors/managing committee
  • NGO Darpan UID
How It Works

Registration Process

1

3 Year Track Record

Establish 3 years of active charitable activities with documented evidence

2

Obtain 12A / 80G

Get income tax exemptions before applying for FCRA

3

Apply on FCRA Portal

File Form FC-3A on fcraonline.nic.in with all documents

4

MHA Verification

Ministry of Home Affairs reviews application and conducts verification

5

FCRA Certificate

Receive FCRA Registration Certificate valid for 5 years

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An NGO must have been in existence and actively working in its stated objectives for a minimum of 3 years before applying for FCRA registration. It must have spent at least ₹15 lakh on its core charitable activities in the 3 preceding years to demonstrate its track record.
As per FCRA Amendment 2020, all foreign contributions must first be received exclusively in the designated FCRA account at SBI's Main Branch, Sansad Marg, New Delhi (Branch Code 000691). This requirement was introduced to enhance monitoring and traceability of foreign funds by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Prior Permission is available for new organizations that do not meet the 3-year track record requirement for FCRA registration. It allows a one-time receipt of a specific foreign contribution for a specific purpose from a specific donor. It is granted for a limited period and amount, and can be used to build the track record needed for full FCRA registration.
FCRA registration is valid for 5 years from the date of grant. The NGO must apply for renewal at least 6 months before the expiry date by filing Form FC-3C on the FCRA online portal. Annual FCRA returns (Form FC-4) must be filed within 9 months of the financial year end to maintain active FCRA status.

Get FCRA Registration Today

Our expert CA team handles your complete FCRA application - eligibility assessment, document preparation, SBI account setup, MHA portal filing and annual returns.